Primary Teaching Assistant – 1-2-1 Support – Alternative Provision – Walsall
Are you an experienced Primary Teaching Assistant who thrives on making a real difference in the lives of young people? This alternative provision in Walsall is looking for a dedicated and resilient Primary Teaching Assistant to provide 1-2-1 support for a pupil who requires additional help with their learning and behaviour.

As a Primary Teaching Assistant in this setting, you will be working closely with teaching staff to provide consistent support that enables the pupil to engage in lessons and make steady progress. The role requires patience, empathy, and strong behaviour management skills, as you’ll be supporting a child who may have faced barriers to education.

Job Role:
• Providing 1-2-1 support for a pupil with social, emotional, or behavioural needs.
• Assisting the class teacher in planning and delivering engaging learning activities.
• Supporting emotional regulation and helping the pupil to remain focused in class.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and building trusting, supportive relationships.
• Working collaboratively with the SENCO, teaching staff, and external professionals.
• Monitoring progress and providing feedback to support learning and development.

Requirements:
• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant.
• Experience working with pupils with SEMH or additional learning needs.
• A calm, nurturing, and resilient approach to behaviour management.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent experience).

This is a rewarding opportunity for a Primary Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting pupils who need a little extra help to reach their potential. You’ll be joining a supportive team that works together to create a safe, positive, and engaging environment for every learner.

If you are interested in this Primary Teaching Assistant opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact The Education Network Birmingham. Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other Teaching Assistant vacancies or refer a Teaching Assistant and ask about our excellent referral scheme.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.